Petersen Museum to Offer Up Rare Ford GT at Upcoming Auction
Winning bidder may choose a Ford GT in any specification, including Heritage Edition and Carbon Series.
As part of its 25th Anniversary celebration being held on October 5, the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles will auction off one of the few remaining allocations for a new Ford GT. Ford offered only 1,350 allocations, making the new GT one very rare car.
The winning bidder of the auction will have the ability to order a GT in any trim that Ford offered on the cars, including the Carbon Series and even the extremely limited edition and completely sold out Heritage Edition, which features iconic Gulf Blue and orange livery that was used on the some of the original 60’s race cars. The buyer can also order a bespoke paint job to their own preferences.
Called the “Celebrating Silver, Going for Gold,” the anniversary party will also pay homage to Ford Motor Company and the Ford Family. The executive chairman of the company, Bill Ford, will be in attendance to accept the honor. All proceeds from the auction, which is being facilitated by RM Sotheby’s, will go directly to the Petersen Automotive Museum Foundation, a non-profit charity that provides STEAM-based education and programs to over 100,000 teens and children every year. The foundation also contributes to the preservation of the Peterson’s stunning collection of vehicles and production of new exhibits.
“As our biggest fundraiser of the year, the evening promises to be an exciting night for all,” said Petersen Automotive Museum Executive Director Terry L. Karges. “We’re grateful for Ford’s contribution to this year’s gala. The winning bidder will enjoy this extremely rare opportunity as well as make a significant impact on our community.”
The auction for the Ford GT allocation will happen between 8:30 and 8:45, and we’ve no doubt that the supercar will be a hot ticket and raise a lot of money. The winner may choose between a ’20, ’21 or ’22 model year GT. Ford does reserve the right to determine the final eligibility of any winning bidders, and as we know, getting a GT does require a proper vetting by the Blue Oval. Bidding can be done in person, over the phone and via absentee bidding.
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